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Listen to Philippians 4:7-21
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
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7And the peace of God,(A) which transcends all understanding,(B) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(C) And the God of peace(D) will be with you.
Thanks for Their Gifts
10I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.(E) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content(F) whatever the circ*mstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,(G) whether living in plenty or in want.(H) 13I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(I)
14Yet it was good of you to share(J) in my troubles. 15Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days(K) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,(L) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;(M) 16for even when I was in Thessalonica,(N) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(O) 17Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(P) 18I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(Q) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(R) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19And my God will meet all your needs(S) according to the riches of his glory(T) in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father(U) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(V)
Final Greetings
21Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me(W) send greetings.
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Cross references
- Philippians 4:7 : Isa 26:3; S Jn 14:27
- Philippians 4:7 : Eph 3:19
- Philippians 4:9 : S 1Co 4:16
- Philippians 4:9 : S Ro 15:33
- Philippians 4:10 : 2Co 11:9
- Philippians 4:11 : 1Ti 6:6, 8; Heb 13:5
- Philippians 4:12 : S 1Co 4:11
- Philippians 4:12 : 2Co 11:9
- Philippians 4:13 : 2Co 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11; 1Ti 1:12; 2Ti 4:17
- Philippians 4:14 : Php 1:7
- Philippians 4:15 : Php 1:5
- Philippians 4:15 : S Ac 16:9
- Philippians 4:15 : 2Co 11:8, 9
- Philippians 4:16 : S Ac 17:1
- Philippians 4:16 : 1Th 2:9
- Philippians 4:17 : 1Co 9:11, 12
- Philippians 4:18 : Php 2:25
- Philippians 4:18 : S 2Co 2:14
- Philippians 4:19 : Ps 23:1; 2Co 9:8
- Philippians 4:19 : S Ro 2:4
- Philippians 4:20 : Gal 1:4; 1Th 1:3; 3:11, 13
- Philippians 4:20 : S Ro 11:36
- Philippians 4:21 : Gal 1:2
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